Obituaries

May 28, 2018

The Triumphant Life of Robert Eugene Stitt, Jr

Robert Eugene Stitt, Jr. affectionately and widely known simply as Rob, was born on September 2, 1978 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Carolyn Mcquilla Stitt and Robert Stitt, Sr. He transitioned peacefully from this earthly realm into life everlasting on May 28, 2018 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Rob was a person who could not be...

May 25, 2018

May 12, 2018

Gilda Louise Atkinson, passed away at the age of 61 on Saturday, May 12, 2018. She was the third of ten children of George Jr. and Marjorie Henderson.

On October 26, 1956, she was born in Belize City, Belize Central America. In 1980, Gilda graduated from Christ for the Nations where she earned an Associate Degree of Practical Theology. She...

May 4, 2018

Barbara Jean Edwards Burns, affectionately called Bobbie, born on July 12, 1942 to the late Joseph and Esther Edwards, transitioned to glory Friday May 4, 2018, at Bon Secour Maryview Medical Center, surrounded by love ones.

Barbara accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of New Mount Vernon Baptist Church, and served on the Female Usher...

Apr 13, 2018

Shalaby Sundiata, born Rufus Richard Batts Jr., 75, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 and peacefully transitioned to his eternal resting place.  He was born February 16, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Dorothy Ernestine (Fisher) Batts and Rufus Batts Sr.   Shalaby was educated through the Norfolk Public School System.   Throughout his Life he worked a myriad of jobs...

Apr 12, 2018

Cynthia Adele Boyd, a native of Portsmouth, Va., known to her family and friends as "Cynt" , was called home to be with Our Lord on Thursday April 12, 2018.  

Cynthia, born to William and Elizabeth Peek, was a beautiful, funny, caring, giving woman who was known to have a quick "Girl Boo" joke on standby.  A housekeeper of 20...

Mar 22, 2018

We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...

Mar 19, 2018

Raymond Perry Reed was born on May 24, 1928 in Rembert South Carolina to the late Mary Reed. He was raised in the care

of his grandparents, English and Liza Reed.

As a young man he moved to Washington, D.C. from there to New York and joined the Greater St. Andrews Missionary Baptist Church. In his dawning years he made...

Mar 5, 2018

We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...

Feb 24, 2018

We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...

Feb 16, 2018

Feb 11, 2018

On Sunday February 11, 2018 our beloved Darryl D. Boyd entered into eternal rest. Darryl was born April 15, 1963 to Velma Boyd & the late Roland Hines.

Darryl leaves to cherish memories; Mother Velma Lee Boyd. 1 sister Rita A. Land (Roger), 1 Brother, Clayton Boyd (Oleta) ; a special friend Denise Bray and a host of nieces &...

Feb 6, 2018

Feb 5, 2018

On February 5, 2018, Minnie Lee Johnson Jackson softly declared, “I want to go to Heaven, I want to go to Heaven.” That very night she went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom she had received as a child at Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. Minnie Lee “Jenny Bell” was born March 28, 1925 to...

Jan 30, 2018

Kenny departed this life on Wednesday, January 31, following a short illness. He was the born in Hackensack, NJ to the late Samuel Lonzo and Christine Watson on November 10, 1947. He was affectionately called “Sam by his Ford plant family" and Kenny by family and friends.

Kenny attended Hackensack Public Schools and was a 1966 graduate of Hackensack High...

Jan 23, 2018

Clarence Jenkins, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. He was born on June 1, 1941 in North Carolina.  “Sonny”, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was a very comical person. 

He enjoyed fishing and crabbing at the Jordan Bridge Park Pier and he loved to sit on his front porch and talk...

Jan 11, 2018

We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...

Jan 10, 2018

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 Elder Georgie Ruth Gregory transitioned from her earthly existence to her heavenly home. Georgie was born July 4,1939 in Shiloh, NC to the late Dewey and Inez Sanderlin. She was the ninth of 11 children and the “baby girl.”

She was educated in Camden County, NC and Princess Anne County (now Virginia Beach, VA) Public...

Dec 29, 2017

Velma Stanley Russell loving known as “Lil ba”was called home to her eternal rest on December 29, 2017 at Presbyterian Hospital, Brooklyn, NY.  She was born September 18, 1927 to the late Samuel E. Stanley and Charity Harris Stanley in Wilson, NC.

Velma was married to the late Willie Russell.  She leaves to mourn her daughters, Denise Russell, Mechele Morales...

Dec 19, 2017

On December 19, 2017, Darvin Lewis departed his home in Virginia Beach, bound for his Heavenly home, where he will reunite with loved ones waiting to embrace him. Darvin is the beloved son of the late Wilbert and Malveen Lewis. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving brother Delbert "Bert" Lewis. 

Darvin, graduated from...